Roof and meadow is a reflective collection of essays that contemplates the quiet wonders of the natural world as observed from both city rooftops and open fields. The work contrasts the restless rhythm of urban surroundings with the calm persistence of birds, trees, and seasonal change. Through attentive observation, the narrative reveals how even within crowded environments, traces of wild life continue to flourish. The essays move between intimate encounters with feathered visitors and b...

From the churning waters of the Columbia River to the towering peaks of the Cascade Range, Dallas Lore Sharp takes readers on an extraordinary journey through the untamed Pacific Northwest of the early 1900s. Where Rolls the Oregon captures the raw majesty of a land where ancient forests meet thundering waterfalls, and wildlife roams free across landscapes that dwarf human ambition. Sharp's vivid prose transforms every page into a window overlooking pristine wilderness, where eagles soar a...

Roof and Meadow by Dallas Lore Sharp is a delightful collection of nature essays that captures the beauty and wonder of the natural world. Sharp invites readers to observe the vibrant life teeming in everyday surroundings, from the rooftops of cities to the meadows of the countryside. With a keen eye for detail and an evocative style, he recounts encounters with birds, insects, and other wildlife, celebrating their resilience and charm.The essays are both educational and poetic, encouragin...

“What are you going to say to the college girls?” my pretty niece asked, as we motored down the valley. She was being graduated this spring, and the snowy dogwoods and the purple Judas-trees against the tender hillsides were not so fresh, nor half so full of bloom, as she. But they were gayer far than she. “Don’t tell them, uncle, how wonderful they are! How the world waits for them! Don’t say it, uncle! I have heard that sort of talk for these four years, and here I am with nobody waiting...

"The Magical Chance" by Dallas Lore Sharp is a captivating tale that intertwines adventure and the beauty of nature. The story follows a young protagonist who embarks on a journey filled with enchanting encounters and life lessons. Sharp's vivid descriptions bring the natural world to life, allowing readers to immerse themselves in the lush landscapes and the wonders of the wilderness. The narrative is rich with themes of discovery, friendship, and the magic that exists in everyday moments...

"The Spring of the Year" by Dallas Lore Sharp is a book of outdoor facts. Naturally many of the birds and animals and flowers mentioned, as well as woods and aspects of sky and field, are those of the author's own local environment, the New England surrounding. So they must differ in some details from those surrounding you in your far Southern home or you on your distant Pacific coast. But the similarities and correspondences, the things and conditions people have in common, are more than ...

"Winter" by Dallas Lore Sharp. Published by e-artnow. e-artnow publishes a wide range of titles that encompasses every genre. From well-known classics & literary fiction and non-fiction to forgotten−or yet undiscovered gems−of world literature, we issue the books that need to be read. Each e-artnow edition has been meticulously edited and formatted to boost readability for all e-readers and devices. Our goal is to produce eBooks that are user-friendly and accessible to everyone in a high-q...

"The Fall of the Year" by Dallas Lore Sharp. Published by e-artnow. e-artnow publishes a wide range of titles that encompasses every genre. From well-known classics & literary fiction and non-fiction to forgotten−or yet undiscovered gems−of world literature, we issue the books that need to be read. Each e-artnow edition has been meticulously edited and formatted to boost readability for all e-readers and devices. Our goal is to produce eBooks that are user-friendly and accessible to everyo...

"Summer" by Dallas Lore Sharp is the fourth last volume of the natural history - outdoor book series by the author. Excerpt: "I believe that a child's interest in outdoor life is a kind of hunger, as natural as his interest in bread and butter. He cannot live on bread and butter alone, but he ought not to try to live without them. He cannot be educated on nature-study alone, but he ought not to be educated without it. To learn to obey and reason and feel—these are the triple ends of educat...

Collection of 13 Works of Dallas Lore SharpA Watcher in the WoodsAtlantic ClassicsAtlantic NarrativesRoof and MeadowSummerThe Face of the FieldsThe Fall of the YearThe Hills Of HinghamThe Lay of the LandThe Seer of SlabsidesThe Spring Of The YearWild Life Near HomeWinter

In "Summer," Dallas Lore Sharp captures the essence of the season with eloquence and vivid imagery. This evocative work blends essays and naturalistic observations, delivering a rich tapestry of the environmental beauty, wildlife, and human experiences associated with summer. Sharp's masterful prose is imbued with a poetic sensibility, allowing readers to immerse themselves in the lush landscapes and the rhythms of nature, while simultaneously reflecting on the passage of time and the cycl...

In 'The Fall of the Year,' Dallas Lore Sharp eloquently captures the transformative essence of autumn through a series of reflective essays that blend observation and philosophy. His prose mirrors the vivid imagery of nature's vibrant decay, infused with an undercurrent of nostalgia that invites readers to ponder the cyclical nature of life and the poignant beauty inherent in decline. Sharp's literary style is marked by lyrical description and profound insight, placing this work within the...